Amid recent geopolitical developments, Middle Eastern stock markets have experienced a notable upswing, buoyed by the Iran-Israel ceasefire that has improved investor sentiment and risk appetite. In this environment, dividend stocks stand out as attractive options for investors seeking steady income streams, with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC and two other prominent companies offering compelling opportunities in the region.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Saudi Telecom (SASE:7010)	9.84%	★★★★★☆
Saudi National Bank (SASE:1180)	5.67%	★★★★★☆
Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060)	6.13%	★★★★★☆
Riyad Bank (SASE:1010)	6.47%	★★★★★☆
National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK)	7.41%	★★★★★☆
Emirates NBD Bank PJSC (DFM:EMIRATESNBD)	4.45%	★★★★★☆
Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR)	7.46%	★★★★★☆
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD)	5.91%	★★★★★☆
Arab National Bank (SASE:1080)	6.07%	★★★★★☆
Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT)	7.80%	★★★★★☆

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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADX:ADCB)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC, along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of banking products and services both in the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market capitalization of AED91.77 billion.

Operations: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC generates revenue through several segments, including Retail Banking (AED4.88 billion), Investments and Treasury (AED4.89 billion), and Corporate and Investment Banking (AED7.24 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC's dividend prospects are supported by a low payout ratio of 47.5%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings. However, its dividend yield of 4.7% is below the top quartile in the AE market and has been volatile over the past decade, making it less reliable for consistent income. Despite this, recent earnings growth and a P/E ratio of 10.1x suggest potential value for investors seeking both growth and dividends in their portfolio.

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC (DFM:EMIRATESNBD)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of corporate, institutional, retail, treasury, and Islamic banking services and has a market capitalization of AED141.81 billion.

Operations: Emirates NBD Bank PJSC's revenue segments include Retail Banking and Wealth Management at AED16.01 billion, Corporate and Institutional Banking at AED10.73 billion, Deniz Bank contributing AED10.69 billion, and Global Markets and Treasury generating AED2.74 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC offers a reliable dividend yield of 4.45%, supported by a low payout ratio of 28.8%, ensuring dividends are well covered by earnings. The bank's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, although its yield is lower than the top quartile in the AE market. Trading at a P/E ratio of 6.5x, below the AE market average, Emirates NBD presents potential value despite having a high level of bad loans (3%).

Alinma Bank (SASE:1150)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Alinma Bank offers banking and investment services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a market capitalization of SAR66.25 billion.

Operations: Alinma Bank's revenue is derived from four main segments: Retail (SAR5.21 billion), Treasury (SAR1.77 billion), Corporate Banking (SAR2.18 billion), and Investment and Brokerage (SAR1.02 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Alinma Bank's dividend yield of 4.48% is below the top tier in Saudi Arabia, with a payout ratio of 51.2%, indicating dividends are currently covered by earnings and expected to remain so. However, its dividend history is volatile, showing significant annual drops in the past decade despite recent increases. The bank's P/E ratio of 12x suggests it may offer value compared to the broader market average, while earnings have shown consistent growth over recent years.

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